Geothermal Update of Hungary 2000-2004

Abstract

Information is provided on the status of geothermal direct heat use in Hungary, with emphasis on developments from 2000 to 2004.
During the four years since WGC2000 there have been 12 new geothermal developments in Hungary.
The geothermal energy was utilized in direct use, no electricity has been generated.
The summarized data relative to direct use in Hungary in Hungary in slight degree was increased (utilization of geothermal heat was decreased in agriculture and increased in communal heating and SHW supply).
The main consumer of geothermal heat is remain the agriculture, however is remained among the leaders on the utilization of geothermal heat in the World.
Geothermal energy utilization is estimated to be 342,5 MW, of geothermal power and it currently supplies 2905,2 TJ/yr. of heat energy through direct heat application in Hungary, as of January 1, 2004.
Geothermal heat pumps represent about 4,0 MW, of installed capacity.
The quantity of the produced thermal water for direct use in year 2003 was approximately 22,9 million cu.m. with average utilization temperature of 31 oC.
The main consumer of geothermal energy is remain the agriculture (57%).
The proportion of geothermal energy utilization in the energy balance of Hungary, despite the significance proven geothermal reserves, is low (0,29%).
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